Victor Akinkuolie, Ode-Irele

The Chairman of Irele Local Government area in Ondo State, Deacon Olajide Akinfe, has emphasised the need for traditional institutions in the area to support government initiatives, stating that such collaboration will accelerate development in their respective communities.

The council chairman, accompanied by the former Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning in Ondo State, Pastor Emmanuel Igbasan, made the remarks at the weekend during a courtesy visit to the palace of the Ahaba of Ajagba in Irele Local Government, Oba Thomas Oluwole Adesayo.

Describing traditional institutions as vital tools for development in any democratic setting, Akinfe commended the monarchs in the local government for their support of his administration.

He assured the monarchs that all electioneering promises made during his campaign would be fulfilled in due time and appealed for their continued support to ensure the success of his administration.

The council boss also praised the first-class monarch for his fatherly role and contributions to the development of his community, the local government, and the Ikale land at large.

In his remarks, the former Commissioner, Pastor Igbasan, said he was at the Ahaba of Ajagba’s palace to express his gratitude for the monarch’s support during his tenure as Commissioner for Budget and Economic Planning.

He described the monarch as a father figure and a pillar of support to both himself and other politicians in the area. Igbasan also urged the monarch and other traditional rulers in the council area to extend their support to the local government chairman, noting that such backing would help him achieve greater success in office.

In response, Oba Adesayo welcomed the visitors to his palace and described the former commissioner as a political leader whose contributions to the development of the community are indelible.

He wished him success in his future endeavours and urged him to remain committed to the development of Irele Local Government and Ondo State at large.

The monarch also reaffirmed the readiness of his subjects to support the administration of Governor Lucky Aiyedatiwa and encouraged continued patience with the local government chairman, expressing optimism that both leaders would deliver on their mandates.

The former Commissioner and the Council Chairman, joined by other politicians from the area, also paid a courtesy visit to High Chief Ifetayo Petu, the Araba of Iju-Osun, and other notable chiefs in the community.

Among the dignitaries in the entourage were Mr. Alli Olaniran, Vice Chairman of the Local Government; High Chief Stephen Olowolagba; High Chief Akinge Akin Marin, the Oloja of Alaile, Ajagba; and chieftains and stalwarts of the All Progressives Congress (APC), among others.